BUILDING STANDARDS SERVICE
BUILDING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2003, SECTION 9
BUILDING WARRANT
APPLICATION FORM
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Guidance Notes
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BUILDING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2003, SECTION 9
APPLICATION FOR BUILDING WARRANT to construct, demolish or convert a building, or to provide services, fittings or equipment in, or in connection with, a building
NOTE: You can submit this form on-line through the eBuilding Standards portal
South Ayrshire Council will grant a Building Warrant if they are satisfied that the building will be constructed in accordance with the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004.
Please note that correspondence relating to the assessment of the application will be sent to the applicant and the agent, where appropriate.
It is important to ensure that all parts of this form are completed.
1. ApplicantName
Address
Post code / Tel No
2. Duly Authorised Agent (if any)
Name
Address
Post code / Tel No
3. Owner (if different from applicant) (Refer to note 1)
Name
Address
Post code / Tel No
4. Location of building or site to which the application relates
Address
Post Code (if known)
5. Proposed work
Please give brief description of work, and state whether it is to construct (erect, extend, or alter) and/or convert; provide services, fittings or equipment; or demolish
6. Estimated value of works (excluding VAT) / £
Please note this figure will be used to calculate the fee and that South Ayrshire Council may seek evidence and make comparisons with established independent indices of building costs. The fee is for lodging the application, not for granting the Building Warrant, and is non-refundable.
7. Use of building
[If new building or an extension] Please state proposed use
[If existing building] Please state
1. current use
2. proposed use
Is this is a conversion in terms of the regulations? (Refer to Annex 1) / Yes / No *
[If Yes] Please state – which description of conversion applies
8. Security matters
Do you consider any part of your proposals should not be open to public inspection on the building standards register? (Refer to note 4)
If yes, South Ayrshire Council will decide with you the extent of the restrictions. / Yes / No *
9. Limited-life building
If the intended life of the building is to be five years or less from the date of Acceptance of the Completion Certificate, please state the proposed life of the building (See note F) / years
(not more than 5 years)
(Less onerous design requirements may apply. The warrant will include a condition requiring removal at the end of the stated intended life.) Continued occupation of such a building after the time limit can be prevented by the Courts. An application to demolish is required at least 3 months before the time limit is reached.
10. Fire Authority
If the enforcing authority for the building (under Section 61(9) of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 as amended) is not the Fire and Rescue Service please state the fire authority
Does the application relate to-
a non-domestic residential building; / Yes / No *
a domestic building with a storey height over 7.5 metres up to 18 metres or a
non-domestic, non-residential building where the design is not in accordance with guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers; / Yes / No *
If Yes, to either of the above questions, please provide an additional set of plans for consultation with the Fire Authority
11. Planning – listed buildings
If the application concerns buildings listed as being of special architectural or historic interest or in a conservation area please state category (If in doubt, the planning authority can advise)
Please state if the building has any other historical importance. (e.g. association with significant historical person or event)
12. Relaxation Direction
If the proposed work is the subject of a relaxation direction given by the Scottish Ministers please state reference number and date / Ref No:
Date:
13. Notices
Please indicate if this application is as the result of any of the following notices, and if so give the reference number
Building Regulations Compliance Notice / Ref No:
Building Warrant Enforcement Notice / Ref No:
Defective Buildings Notice / Ref No:
Is the building subject to any Dangerous building notice
(If Yes, give the reference number) / Yes / No *
Ref No:
14. Application for Demolition
If the application is for, or includes, the demolition of a building please state the period of time that the demolition works will be completed / weeks / months *
i.e. the period of time the commencement of the demolition works to the final completion of all works including works to leave the site safe and secure
Please note the period to complete the works will be no longer than 6 months, unless agreed by South Ayrshire Council.
15. State of Work
Has the work which is the subject of this application already started?
(If Yes, refer to note G7) / Yes / No *
Has the work which is the subject of this application been completed?
(If Yes, refer to note G7.2) / Yes / No *
16. Staged Applications
If the application is to be staged, the stage(s) applied for should be indicated (this should be agreed with South Ayrshire Council) (Refer to note E)
17. Certificates of Design
Are you using an approved certifier of design and intend to provide a certificate to support this application? (If Yes, refer to note G) / Yes / No *
If YES, please list reference numbers of any Certificates from Approved Certifiers of Design that relate to this application.
Name of Certifier: / Registration No:
Name of Approved Body: / Registration No:
The Certificates must be original documents, signed by Certifiers fully approved to issue Certificates for the matters certified on the date the Certificate was signed.
Note: If after giving notice of intent to provide a certificate from an approved certifier of design the certificate is not provided to support this application, the amount of fee discounted requires to be paid to South Ayrshire Council and may delay the granting of the building warrant.
18. Construction Certificates
Do you intend to use an approved certifier of construction and provide a certificate to accompany the completion certificate submission? (If Yes, refer to note G) / Yes / No *
Please list the certification schemes for which you intend to use an approved certifier of construction and provide a certificate to accompany the completion certificate submission (see note d and note F8)
Scheme(s)
Name of Certifier: / Registration No:
Name of Approved Body: / Registration No:
Include work types - if applicable to Scheme(s)
Provide a Certificate to accompany the Completion Certificate Submission.
Important Notes
1. If the intention to provide a certificate from an approved certifier of construction is not declared on this form, this does not preclude a certificate subsequently being provided with the completion certificate submission.
2. Any person intending to use an approved certifier of construction should check the current status of known firms by using the Certification Register available at www.gov.scot/bsd
3. Work types for certificates of construction are as below:
Work types apply to the ‘drainage, heating and plumbing’ scheme and include
· Above ground drainage
· Air source heat pumps
· Below ground drainage
· Biomass boiler installations
· Electrical work to BS 7671 relating to drainage, heating and plumbing
· Gas installations over 70kW output
· Gas installations up to 70kW input
· Ground source heat pumps
· Oil installations up to 45kW output
· Solar thermal panels
· Solid fuel installations up to 50kW output
· Unvented hot water cylinder
Note - If after giving notice of intent to use a certifier of construction a certificate from an approved certifier is not provided with the completion certificate submission, the amount of fee discounted requires to be paid to South Ayrshire Council and may delay the acceptance of the completion certificate by South Ayrshire Council.
19. Sustainability
[For warrants related to construction of new buildings only] Have the proposals been designed to achieve any of the optional higher levels as contained in guidance within section7 of the Technical Handbooks? / Yes / No *
If YES
In the table below, please indicate with an “X” which aspects of the building have been designed to achieve a higher level of sustainability as defined in Section 7 of the Technical Handbooks.
Sustainability labelling for domestic buildings / Bronze Active / Silver / Silver Active / Gold / Platinum
Carbon dioxide emissions
Energy for space heating
(domestic only) / Not applicable / Not applicable / Not applicable
Energy for water heating
(domestic only)
Water use efficiency
(domestic only)
Optimising performance
(domestic only)
Adaptability and flexibility
(domestic only)
Well-being and security
(domestic only)
Material use and waste
(domestic only)
Where this application relates to multiple buildings, please state which buildings the higher aspects relate to:
Plot No(s)
Sustainability labelling for non-domestic buildings / Bronze Active / Silver / Silver Active / Gold / Platinum
Carbon dioxide emissions
Energy (for thermal comfort and artificial lighting)
(Schools only) / Not applicable / Not applicable / Not applicable
Water efficiency
(Schools only)
Biodiversity
(Schools only)
Flexibility and adaptability
(Schools only)
Well-being
(Schools only)
Material use and waste
(Schools only)
Optimising performance
(Schools only)
Where this application relates to multiple buildings, please state which buildings the higher aspects relate to:
Address of building(s)
Important Note - Where this application is for multiple buildings which have been designed to achieve different levels of sustainability in Section7 then a separate table will be needed for each building or group of buildings to which each level relates.
20. Scottish Type Approval Scheme
Are the proposals covered by Local Authority Building Standards Scotland, Scottish Type Approval Scheme (STAS)
(If Yes, provide STAS approval reference number) / Yes / No *
21. Additional Information
Have the proposals been designed using the Small Buildings Structural Guidance contained within Section 1 of the Technical Handbook? / Yes / No *
Is it proposed to install an unvented hot water storage system? / Yes / No *
If this application relates to an existing building is there
asbestos-containing material present? / Yes / No / Unknown *
Are the works to alter or extend an existing dwelling solely to make it suitable for a disabled person?
(If YES, please provide a letter from your Doctor or Occupational Therapist confirming your disability) (Refer to note G9) / Yes / No *
Has a Planning Application been submitted for these proposals / Yes / No *
If YES, please provide Reference Number
What level of site supervision will take place and by whom? Please provide details.
22. Declaration
I / We* apply for a building warrant and declare
1. That the work will be carried out in accordance with building regulations, and in accordance with the details supplied above and any necessary accompanying information (including notes to this application, drawings, and specifications). (see note e)
2. I am/we* are the owner of the building/That the owner of the building is aware of this application*
3. [Where the warrant involves a specified conversion] That after the conversion the building as converted will comply with building regulations.*
Signed
[applicant/duly authorised agent*] (see note 7)
Printed
Dated
*Delete as appropriate
ADDRESS TO WHICH YOU SHOULD SEND YOUR APPLICATION
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL / Building Standards Service Enquiry Point:E-mail contact address:
Telephone No: (01292) 616253
Building Standards Service
Burns House
Burns Statue Square
Ayr
KA7 1UT
Office Hours 8.45am to 4.45pm, Monday to Thursday & 8.45am to 4.00pm Friday
WARNING
A Building Warrant does not exempt you from obtaining other types of permission that may be necessary such as Planning Permission or Listed Building Consent. Consult South Ayrshire Council if in doubt.
Notes1. The name and address of the owner is required as the Act requires the owner to be informed if a building warrant is granted.
2. If work has started, the regulations which apply are those at the date of this application, and the fee to be paid will be higher because South Ayrshire Council will require to inspect the work. Disruptive surveys may be needed to establish what has been constructed.
3. If the works have been completed an application for warrant is not appropriate and a completion certificate under the terms of Section 17 (4) of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 should be submitted with the appropriate fee.
4. Security matters. Subject to the restrictions below, details of applications are made public in accordance with the procedural regulations, with information on the application available on line, and drawings etc. available for copy or inspection at local authority premises. The local authority may remove documents from the register if they are satisfied there are genuine security concerns. For those documents on the register there are also restrictions on their copying. The first restriction relates to non-residential buildings, prisons, a building where a person may be legally detained or otherwise held in custody, the Scottish Parliament or the Royal Private Estate and applies where the applicant has confirmed the disclosure or copying would raise security concerns. Details agreed between South Ayrshire Council and the applicant will be withheld unless the owner of the building gives written permission for them to be released. Thus parts of applications for buildings such as banks may only be available with the owners’ written permission. The second restriction relates to all other residential buildings and copying is restricted to owners, occupiers or tenants, or prospective owners, occupiers or tenants of the relevant building or an adjoining building. There will thus normally be no need to further restrict access to any details in relation to residential buildings.
5. Guidance on certificates from approved certifiers, and the drawings and other information that should accompany this application is given in the paragraphs at 3.2 in the Procedural Handbook issued by the Building Standards Division. This is available at www.gov.scot/bsd.
6. Note that this includes a commitment to meet the requirements of regulations 13 to15, which set requirements for how the public will be protected from the activities on site.
7. Even where signed by an agent, it is the applicant that is declaring that the work will be done in accordance with the regulations and details of application.
8. Where full information is not available, South Ayrshire Council may decide to grant a warrant on condition that you provide further details before certain stages of work commence on site. The stages must be agreed with South Ayrshire Council.
9. Any applicant aggrieved by the decision of South Ayrshire Council to refuse a warrant may, within 21 days of the date of the decision, appeal to the sheriff by way of summary application.
ANNEX 1
CONVERSION
Any change in the occupation or use of a building which falls into one of the following descriptions is considered a conversion to which the Building Regulations apply
Change in the occupation or use of –
1. a building to create a dwelling or dwellings or a part thereof
2. a building ancillary to a dwelling to increase the area of human occupation
3. a building which alters the number of dwellings in a building
4. a domestic building to any other type of building
5. a residential building to any other type of building
6. a residential building which involve a significant alteration of the characteristics of the persons who occupy, or will occupy, the building, or which significantly increase the number of people occupying, or expected to occupy, the building
7. a building so that it becomes a residential building
8. an exempt building (in terms of schedule 1) to a building which is not so exempt
9. a building to allow access by the public where previously there was none
10. a building to accommodate parts in different occupation where previously it was not so occupied.